Adoption
into the family of God is the most neglected teaching in the church
today. And yet, it is the one doctrine that enshrines all the rest. For
example, although the Biblical doctrine of Justification by Faith (being
put into a right legal relationship with God) is the foundation on
which the Christian life is built, it does not tell us anything about
the privileges we should enjoy as believers.

The
same is true of the Biblical doctrine of sanctification. This deals
with our necessary growth in Godly living, but again, it does not tell
us about the blessings we enjoy as members of the family of God.

What
the Bible tells us about adoption relates to every other aspect of the
gospel. That is to say, when we fully understand the teaching of
Scripture on this subject, we have a greater appreciation of the entire
scheme of redemption. To achieve this will, of course, involve study,
but the knowledge we gain translates into greater joy and a deeper sense
of purpose in our daily living. Not least, it deepens our assurance of
the glory to come when we are recreated in the image of our Saviour.

As
with the rest of my books, this one is written so that those for whom
English is a second language will read it with little difficulty. The
richness of the subject is in no way impaired.